Posts Tagged What We Missed

South African Olympian Oscar “Blade Runner” Pistorius was charged with murder for allegedly shooting his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. There are conflicting reports that police were called to Pistorius’ home for incidents of domestic violence in the past.

“There’s a lot of work to be done to dismantle rape culture—but a simple first step is to stop focusing on making the world more comfortable for men, and instead make it safer for women.” Jessica talks rape culture.

A series of Brooklyn billboards is putting racial inequity on display by advising you to “stop being black” to avoid unfair treatment. Colorlines has the scoop.

Speaking of the New York Times, what is this should women wear makeup Room for Debate bull? And why the hell does the founder of the rape apologist org The Good Men Project get to write about how hot his wife is naked? If the NYT is just trying to stir controversy with their poor editorial choices I understand, but if they’re still trying to be a leader in quality reporting? Fail.

“I’m saying right now, anyone from New York or New Jersey who contributes one penny to Congressional ...